Hands-on Kitchen Manager / Head Chef role for a growing restaurant group with 10 locations across Northeast Ohio — Johnny J’s, Town Tavern, The Nut House, and Crust & Cocktails. You lead the back of house, own food cost and ticket times, and still jump on the line when it’s slammed. This is a $60–80k leadership track, distinct from our floor Manager ($45–65k) role.
About Crust & Cocktails: Crust & Cocktails is Akron’s locally owned sports bar for genuinely good nights: strong pizza-and-cocktail energy, a team-first atmosphere, and a flexible, fast-moving crew culture that makes both guests and staff want to come back. For people who are tired of impersonal chains and chaotic bar jobs, it offers great…
What you'll do:
- Manage all daily kitchen operations in a high-volume restaurant environment
- Lead, supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff
- Step onto the line and support the team during peak hours — this is an active role, not office-only
- Maintain food quality, consistency, and ticket times during busy service
- Ensure cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards are consistently met
- Assist with hiring, scheduling, training, and staff development
- Monitor inventory, food prep, ordering, and food cost controls
- Maintain strong communication between front and back of house
- Ensure kitchen safety and compliance with all health regulations
What you'll need:
- Previous kitchen management experience required
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience managing labor, inventory, and kitchen operations
- Reliable, organized, and team-oriented
- Ability to multitask and solve problems quickly during service
- Nights and weekends required
Nice to have:
- Multi-unit or multi-location kitchen leadership
- ServSafe Manager certification
- Interest in long-term growth across the group
Benefits & perks:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Bonuses and benefits
- Growth across 10 locations (Johnny J’s | Town Tavern | The Nut House | Crust & Cocktails)
- Paid training
Schedule: Full-time; nights, weekends, and holidays as needed based on business needs.